On the twelfth day Ahira the son of Enan, prince of the children of Naphtali
Parallel translations
- KJV On the twelfth day Ahira the son of Enan, prince of the children of Naphtali, offered:
- BSB On the twelfth day Ahira son of Enan, the leader of the Naphtalites, drew near.
- NKJV On the twelfth day Ahira the son of Enan, leader of the children of Naphtali, presented an offering.
- NASB On the twelfth day it was Ahira the son of Enan, leader of the sons of Naphtali;
- NLT On the twelfth day Ahira son of Enan, leader of the tribe of Naphtali, presented his offering.
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Quick answer
On day twelve Ahira, leader of Naphtali, presents the final offering. The twelve-day dedication concludes.
Overview
Ahira son of Enan led Naphtali (Numbers 1:15), the last tribe in the procession. His turn completes the orderly dedication of the altar. The full participation of every tribe models the whole people united in devotion to the LORD.
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